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The ridiculous championship format we had meant that minimal effort almost resulted in maximum reward for some teams. If they didn't make the knock out stages they were at least assured that relegation was virtually impossible. Hence minimal effort in terms of fitness, tactics etc. We're now reaping what was sown back then. The performance of our respective winners in the Connacht club championship during the same period is a more accurate barometer. The county board have gotten away with burying their heads in the sand and will continue to do so. They're getting away with it because we have a loyal support base. That includes people who will support the team regardless of performance. Turkeys voting for Christmas. ThePowerhouse (Leitrim) - Posts: 135 - 14/07/2024 10:16:29 2558904 Link 0 |
Does anyone know how the top three will be separated in the league when/if they finish level on points? Looks likely in Division 1 and a possibility in Division 2, New&Improved (Leitrim) - Posts: 34 - 14/07/2024 15:20:13 2558979 Link 0 |
It goes on head to head between the clubs involved. So, in div 1, it's like a mini league between SOH, Mary's and Mohill. They all won 1 and lost 1 against each other, so it then goes on point's difference. Mary's are +1 on points difference, SOH are +5 and Mohill are -6. Unless there are some surprise results, SOH and Mary's will meet the Div 1 final. Leitrim2024 (Leitrim) - Posts: 56 - 14/07/2024 19:13:43 2559057 Link 0 |
Div2 more of a dog fight with not much guaranteed yet, bar aughnasheelins relegation but they've put up a good fight with small numbers. 3 draws for kiltubrid is mad, if they go down its tough but inability to win costs when it comes down to tight group placings and inter league and championship is extremely evenly matched. Had called them or Annaduff to go down but the Duffers strung a few results together to give them some hope going into their first senior season in a decade. gaelsboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 534 - 14/07/2024 20:44:45 2559108 Link 0 |
All to play for in the div 1 and 2. However I think Mohil, Mary's, SOH which ever team looses out won't be that awfully worried. Them 3 teams are already in championship mode. lugdrum (Leitrim) - Posts: 350 - 15/07/2024 10:53:29 2559235 Link 0 |
Well done to the Leitrim ladies , it's a magnificent achievement to make an all ireland final especially considering they are operating of Division 4 , hopefully they finish off the job and bring home the all ireland cup. JimmyNail (Leitrim) - Posts: 216 - 15/07/2024 18:10:27 2559368 Link 1 |
Massive achievment, well done to all involved, 2 trips to croker the 1 year for the people of leitrim
sparkie (Leitrim) - Posts: 68 - 15/07/2024 20:54:41 2559394 Link 0 |
Any report from u20 final? joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 498 - 17/07/2024 13:56:04 2559747 Link 0 |
Was chatting to a Ballinamore man he said it was a fantastic game of football. Manor were without BarryMcNulty. Is the loss of more intercounty young lads to their clubs going to become even more commonplace now due to the split season.
Backheel (Leitrim) - Posts: 154 - 17/07/2024 20:17:37 2559801 Link 0 |
Delighted to hear it was a good game. Barry McNulty is playing football in the USA. These travels for the summer are unlikely to change. joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 498 - 17/07/2024 22:05:34 2559814 Link 0 |
Didn't attend the u20 game due to work but reports were that Paul Honeyman was very good at one end and Jack Kelly at the other end. A brilliant game of football played at great pace on a brilliant surface. lugdrum (Leitrim) - Posts: 350 - 17/07/2024 23:33:52 2559820 Link 0 |
All gone quiet on the Leitrim manager front. Is Graham taking it or been offered it. If not surely they need to get the ball rolling on a replacement. There is a number of excellent people available the stumbling block sadly will be how much money they can be offered and also the Leitrim committee that will be trusted to find the replacement. They will prob go for someone like Mick O'Dwyer who's nearly 90. They need to get a committee of forward thinking people not what's their at the moment lugdrum (Leitrim) - Posts: 350 - 17/07/2024 23:38:39 2559821 Link 0 |
U20 final was super. Manor led by 6 at one stage in the second half but MacDiarmada staged a comeback led by Paul Honeyman, he was unreal. they got it to extra time and were probably the better team in extra time but manor put in some shift. Paul Honeyman was the main talking point but also the behaviour of the Manor management, they're very sour and gave the ref and officials awful abuse, they need to take a look at themselves, they'll cost that manor team games going forward. meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 94 - 18/07/2024 09:15:38 2559835 Link 0 |
Completely agree, the antics of the Manor sideline was embarrassing to watch. I admire anyone who referees but they need to start throwing out red cards if they are verbally abused or being dictated to from the sideline. lecture250 (Leitrim) - Posts: 125 - 18/07/2024 13:32:27 2559907 Link 0 |
Always hate to hear stories like this from games. If someone thinks they can do a better job refereeing then let's see you. Otherwise belt up and let them get on with it. Its the same clubs I hear about abusing refs, automatic fines for clubs and suspensions for the persons involved would put paid to it quickly. No matter how much a club person they are, no club will foot fines in these times for this sort of rubbish. gaelsboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 534 - 18/07/2024 14:56:10 2559932 Link 0 |
The evidence to date does not support your analysis. This committee made a radical appointment in Andy Moran Before that they got Terry Hyland. Who would be on your wish list joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 498 - 18/07/2024 15:54:24 2559945 Link 0 |
Agree and I was fully behind Andy Moran but the word out there is that they wouldn't give Andy a 3rd year. If we are always penny pinching we won't move to the next level. The next is within reaching distance by staying in Div 3 for a year or 2 then push on towards the top of it. I would have thought that was Andy's intention hence wanting the 3rd year but the county board didn't back it. Malachy O'Rourke Number 1 for me again. lugdrum (Leitrim) - Posts: 350 - 18/07/2024 21:42:32 2559976 Link 0 |
I am sure Andy will clarify this himself, however I would be amazed if that was the reason as it is totally at odds with the press release announcing his departure which appears to have come as a shock to everyone. Malachy O Rourke is a top class manager and on a lot of counties wish list. How would you convince him to consider Leitrim? joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 498 - 18/07/2024 23:18:06 2559993 Link 0 |
Absolute nonsense. The county board were taken back by Andy Morans resignation. No penny pinching involved during Andy Morans time in Leitrim, it is disrespectful to say there was. Andy Moran got out at the right time for Andy Moran, his stock is a good bit higher than it was at the end of the disastrous 2023. Andy should never have got the job, what were his credentials? One year as a player/manager with his own club and a podcast!! If Mickey Graham takes the job his CV is much much better than what Andy's was. Malachy O'Rourke don't make me laugh. Malachy would get his pick of inter-county jobs. Watty Grahams would bet us if we played them have better players. Let's be realistic when it comes to mentioning Andy's replacement. If it's not going to be Mickey Graham we need someone who has maybe more on their CV than one year as player/manager and a successful podcast. 3rdmidfielder (Australia) - Posts: 316 - 19/07/2024 09:06:23 2560008 Link 1 |
100% spot on. Malachy O'Rourke would have zero interest in Leitrim. If Mickey doesn't fancy the job I would go after Padraic Davis if available. Someone like Declan Bonner or Eamonn O'Hara could be an options but hard to know what their interest might be. Anyhow all of this is fairly pointless unless more money is invested in underage... the rest will follow if it is.
Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 936 - 19/07/2024 10:20:56 2560023 Link 2 |